Summer Corn Salad + Open Door Shop

I love a fresh corn salad, there is nothing better than fresh off the cob corn.  Canned and frozen corn just don't compare.  I made this recipe up about two years ago and make it frequently come the Summer months.  You can always add any veggies you like and just use corn as the main base.  All farm fresh ingredients and good for you!  We served this as a side for our braised beef tacos this weekend.  It was a killer combo!  The salad will save but after two days it starts to get soggy, so I recommend making it the day you want to serve it.  The dressing is really simple because I didn't want it to over power the vibrancy of the veggies.  Add as much or as little dressing as you like.

Enjoy!

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- 6 ears of corn, husked

- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in halve

- 1-2 cups arugula

- 4 green onions sliced

- 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced

- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese or feta

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 3-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

- salt and pepper to taste

Take the husks off the corn and wrap in foil.  Bake in oven at 350 degrees about 20-25 mins just to slightly cook corn,  you still want it to have a crunch.  Let cool then slice the corn off.  Mix in bowl with tomatoes, arugula, green onions, and bell pepper.  Whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar with salt and pepper.  Drizzle over salad and top with cheese.  Best served at room temperature.

I have to point out my new Terrafirma Ceramics serving platter that I just adore.  There is a great shop located here in Charleston and online called Open Door Shop.  Open Door Shop carries this line and so many other great things.

I am kind of obsessed with the Terrafirma line.  Terrafirma products are made entirely by hand using a unique process that mixes natural stoneware with vibrantly colored and patterned porcelain surfaces. The pieces are so unique and the patterns are so gorgeous for displaying food.  Best part they are dishwasher safe!  They are great to mix and match with your existing dishes or china!  They really are stunning in person!

Shop all the Terrafirma dishes HERE.

Open Door Shop has so many other fabulous things.  I rounded up a few of my favorites.  This is a great place to buy wedding, hostess, or birthday gifts!  They do beautiful gift wrapping too.  The girls were kind enough to offer my readers a discount of 20% off through the weekend.  Use code DBDD20 at checkout to get 20% off anything on the site.  You can shop the whole site HERE.  Locals they are in the process of setting up a store here on Meeting Street, if you want to stop in you can email them at info@opendoorshop.com to see what times they are open!
Happy Shopping!

Obsessions

|| Kate Spade Tassel Heels ||

I am swooning over these heels.  They are the perfect camel color and I love the tassel detail!

|| Current and Elliot 3/4 Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress ||

I own this dress in the blue stripe color and it is my favorite tee shirt dress.  I love this new olive green color.  It always sells out fast so snag one while they are in stock.  I own a size 1 which is equivalent to a small.  I found one picture of me in it below so y'all can see how it fits.

|| Levis Distressed Shorts ||

I came across these shorts while browsing Piperlime and I was blown away.  They are only $58, love the distressed look.  A great short for a fabulous price.  I live in jean shorts over the Summer.

|| F21 Boho Drop Waist Blouse ||

I have had a credit at F21 forever, that place is so hit or miss at my age:)  But I was pleasantly surprised with this top I scored.  The pattern is amazing.  For $22 you should buy this top- oh and preggo friends you could rock this while pregnant because it is looser.  The pattern is even prettier in person.

|| Tularosa Wyatt Tunic ||

It is no secret I love embroidered shirts and tunics.  This white one is gorgeous. It would be such a great Summer staple.

|| Alexis Bittar Lucite Hoops ||

I love anything Lucite and these earrings are no exception.  They would go with everything and they were just marked down at Saks!

|| Sabine Laurel Tank Top ||

I just ordered this tank top in white and can't wait to get it!  I am going to wear it with my white jeans for an all white Summer look.  Right now Piperlime is offering 25% off select styles and this top is one of them!  Use code 25LUCKY at checkout.  

It also comes in black and red.

|| DV Pamona Pumps ||

I am loving these DV blush/leopard pumps.  So gorgeous and only $79.  They also come in blush/gold color combo!

|| Love Sadie Maxi Dress ||
I love the colors in this maxi dress.  It looks like it would be so comfy yet still cute.
Plus it is only $84.  I think you could easily dress this up for a wedding or wear with flipflips for a more casual look.

 || Kate Spade Vases ||

I am obsessed with these simple white vases from Kate Spade.  Best part is they come with a frog which makes arranging flowers so much easier!

Sloped Vase | Round Vase | Tall Vase

|| LaMer Collections Watch ||

I love the simplicity of this gold watch.  Such a great everyday watch.

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At 11am Furbish Studio is doing a pop-up shop with artist Sarah Martinez.  Prices are incredible and pieces go fast during these shops so click over right at 11!  A sneak peak of her artwork.

Click Here to shop.

Also Biscuit Home is having a sale til tomorrow.  Use code Biscuit20 to take 20% off all orders.  Our Master Bedroom bedding is from here as is Frances Moon's crib sheet.  It is hands down the best bedding.  It is so soft and washes really well!  I swear by it.  I am ordering Frances this crib sheet as a back up and I would be all over this crib sheet if it matched her room. 

Shop the whole site HERE.

Scenes From Our Weekend

I can't believe this is the last week of school for Sterling and then Summer starts! I am excited though, I love the Summer and having no real schedule.

 This week I found the most gorgeous peonies at Harris Teeter.  I don't buy fresh flowers often but I just adore peonies and they were on sale, so they came home with me.  They make me happy everytime I walk by them!

Friday night we took the kids to the Yacht Club to play while we enjoyed happy hour.  The views are just picture perfect there.

Sterling met a lady friend and they were being so sweet together.

We caught a beautiful sunset.

I am still taking pictures of Miss Frances while she sleeps for my book.  This is the latest one.

Gap Romper is old but similar here, here and here

Saturday night we had 3 of our favorite couples over for dinner.  We enjoyed tequila and our braised beef tacos.  I made a new salad recipe coming to blog Wednesday and if you have never tried Blue Head tequila you must!  It is our new favorite tequila, super smooth.

I wore Joie Divitri Blouse + Rag and Bone Jean Shorts + Theodosia Necklace

 I am wearing a small in the blouse for those curious about sizing.

Of course I had to get a picture with the kids too.

and a view of my Joie Gladiator shoes- they are basically sold out but I love this style too.  They run on the small side so order up a half size.

The kids had a blast.

and us adults had a little too much fun!

I love how each morning Sterling climbs in the crib with Frances, it is so sweet.

Sunday we went to church and strolled around DT afterwards.  This picture makes me realize just how big Sterling is getting!

I wore my Equipment Leopard Dress (also in hot pink)  again, it is such a great versatile dress.

Have a happy Monday and a great start to your week!

Saturdays Steals and Splurges

Serena and Lily started their Memorial Day sale early.  With code VIP20 you can take 20% off the whole site including sale stuff.  Shop site here.

I love these blue and white outdoor chairs, they are a steal!  Already on sale, I think they will come to under $100 with the coupon.

Also love these Stoneware dinner plates in Bark.  It looks the the perfect blush colored plate.  They are already 50% percent off and then you get an additional 20%!  They also have the salad plates that match.

how gorgeous would these bark napkins look with the plates?

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Horchow is also running a big sale that ends the 20th.  It is free shipping and 25-30% off.  Shop whole sale HERE

This Capiz inlayed mirror is a major steal.  It would look awesome in an entryway or over a vanity.

 I just love Sferra Throws.  This one is $100 off! The colors are the perfect neutral for any room.  This would be a great wedding gift for someone.

Sferra Emma Throw

These mirrored shelves are so cool.  They would look awesome in a nursery.

 

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The toddler girl stuff on Gap Kids is so awesome right now,

Love this ombre dress and strawberry tank

 

and this romper is amazing.

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I just found a new line on Piperlime I am loving called Amour Vert.  How awesome is this tee shirt dress?  It has pink pineapples on it!

Armour Vert Tee Shirt Dress

also loving the Ruth Tee.  It come in two cute patterns.  A cute tee to throw on with jean shorts or jeans.

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JCrew is offering 25% off their packing picks and it is actually really cute stuff!  Use code PACKME at checkout

I love the Boyfriend Tee.  It is such a great fitting tee shirt and comes in so many great colors. I have it in white and wear it often.

I tried this tunic on in the store and wish I bought it.  It was a great fit, super flattering.  Definitely ordering one now that it is on sale.

Side Split Tunic

 I always a JCrew Cover-up.  Love the classic black and white pattern on this one.

Gauze Tunic

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!